Action promised to protect Hadnall from flooding
Action will be taken in a Shropshire village to reduce the risk of flooding.It follows serious flash flooding in Hadnall last autumn and winter which prompted Severn Trent to carry out "detailed investigations into the local sewer systems".People living in the village had previously complained of sewage coming up through drains and entering their homes, gardens and streets.Severn Trent said it had worked with Shropshire Council and work would be carried out to reduce the amount of water entering the system.
The company said it discovered the local pumping station could become overwhelmed because too much water is entering the system at once. This included rainwater, groundwater, and waste water, it said, which put extra pressure on the pumps.It said its survey also revealed the system drains too slowly, "meaning even light or frequent rain can cause problems".To solve these problems, Severn Trent said it would take steps to reduce the amount of groundwater and rainwater entering the waste water system.It said it would also consider replacing the main pipe, to increase capacity.The company said the major construction work would begin next year, but it would look at "short-term measures to protect homes" in the meantime.Hadnall Parish Council welcomed the news and also said a recent drop-in event to discuss the problems had been "a positive step in rebuilding trust and ensuring residents are kept informed".
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